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TiVo Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a TiVo Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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CodingStart here. 26 questions · ~253 min
Implement Binary Search AlgorithmEasy
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Write a binary search function to find a target value in a sorted array.

SearchingTiVo
Add Digits of a NumberEasy
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Compute the sum of a number's digits using repeated modulo and integer division.

coding challengeTiVo
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Execution4 questions · ~39 min
Balance Speed, Scope, and QualityHard

Describe how you handled a delivery trade-off between shipping fast, controlling scope, and maintaining quality.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope ManagementTiVo
Architect Scalable Video StreamingHard

Tests system design for high-throughput, low-latency streaming experiences at TiVo.

Trade-offsRoadmappingRisk AssessmentTiVo
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System Design3 questions · ~29 min
Earth-Moon Communication ReliabilityHard

Evaluates system design thinking for reliability, latency, and failure handling under constraints.

CommunicationTiVo
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Security & Infrastructure7 questions · ~68 min
C++ Virtual Functions and SyntaxHard

Assesses advanced C++ knowledge around polymorphism and virtual dispatch details.

c++TiVo
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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~68 min
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More topics3 questions · ~29 min
Second Highest Salary QueryMedium

Assesses SQL reasoning and your ability to combine data retrieval with algorithmic thinking.

Linked ListssqlTiVo
Media Processing PipelineMedium

Assesses your ability to reason about streaming/media workflows and component interactions.

data pipelinesETLTiVo
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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
SQL Sort QueryEasy
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Sort Thales Ground Master radar readings by signal strength in ascending order, placing unknown values last.

SortingsqlThales
Second Highest Trader SalaryEasy
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Find the second highest distinct salary from a single table using basic PostgreSQL ordering and limiting.

SubqueriesRankingSortingeClinicalWorksInformaticaSpectraforce Technologies
SQL Top N QueryEasy
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Return the 10 most-viewed active California physician profiles using WHERE, ORDER BY, and LIMIT.

RankingSortingAggregationsDoximity
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